Taft · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Taft?
In Taft, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (RS, R-1, R-2 and A), needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-3 and NR) and not allowed in 2 (Taft use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RS, R-1, R-2 and A
- Needs a permit: R-3 and NR
- Not allowed: MU and GC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Taft Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a single-family home can go
Taft's code calls this use “Single-family dwelling (including manufactured homes per section 6-11-16 of this title)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Commercial table row is named 'Single-family residential dwellings'.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Taft
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Taft?
Only with a conditional use permit. Taft's use table lists it that way in R-3 (§ 6-4-3).
Can I have a single-family home in the MU zone in Taft?
No. Taft's use table does not allow it in MU (Mixed Use) (§ 6-5-3).
Can I have a single-family home in the RS zone in Taft?
Yes. Taft's use table lists it as allowed in RS (§ 6-4-3).
General information, not legal advice.
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